Skin Medica Review

Overview

Skin Medica offers a variety of skin care products for hydration, cleansing, caring for acne, and more. Skin Medica also has a line of anti-aging products which include Dermal Repair Cream, Retinol Complex, Vitamin C Complex, Uplifting Eye Serum, and Rejuvenative Toner.

Product Details

Skin Medica’s Dermal Repair Cream is made to repair sun damage, reduce age spots, condition and firm the skin, and protect against environmental pollutants which can cause skin damage. Its key ingredients are Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopheryl Linoleate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Algae Extract, Pro-Vitamin B5, Squalane, and Aspergillus/Aspidosperma Quebracho Ferment.

Skin Medica’s Retinol Complex is supposed to reduce the appearance of fine lines and sun damage, enhance skin texture, provide natural exfoliation, and increase cell turnover. Its key ingredients include Retinyl Palmitate, Retinol, Retinyl Acetate, Tocotrienols, and Tocopheryl Acetate.

The manufacturer’s Vitamin C Complex is marketed to prevent sun damage, improve overall tone, texture, and firmness, and increase collagen production. Its key ingredients are Vitamin C, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopheryl Acetate, and Tocopherol.

The Uplifting Eye Serum should be used to smooth and hydrate the sensitive skin around the eye area and help to diminish dark circles and the appearance of fine lines. Its key ingredients include Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Kojic Acid, Algae Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinyl Palmitate, Green Tea Leaf Extract, and Licorice Root Extract.

The Skin Medica Rejuvenative Toner is made to remove oil and impurities from the skin as well as to restore pH balance and reduce enlarged facial pores. Its key ingredients are Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Citric Acid, and Malic Acid, Willow Bark Extract, Green Tea Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, and Witch Hazel Extract.

The manufacturer’s website does a good job of explaining these active ingredients and how each one is beneficial to the skin.

The Good

• Skin Medica products are explained in detail and lists of all key ingredients which make the product beneficial are given.
• Skin Medica has a good online presence and offers a way to get in contact with the manufacturer

The Bad

• The products cannot be purchased through the manufacture’s website and are only available through physicians and dermatologists. The prices are not posted online.
• Skin Medica customer testimonials are not available through the company’s official website.
• A money back guarantee is not offered.
• A free sample is not offered.

The Bottom Line

If these products are recommended by your dermatologist or physician, it is likely that they will be beneficial to your skin. Unfortunately, the products may be difficult to locate in your area, but Skin Medica offers a “physician locator” on its website to try and help with this. The Skin Medica products do contain ingredients which have been proven effective in scientific studies of skin care products. The products are likely to be expensive, especially since they are not widely available for purchase. It would be helpful if the company would offer a free sample for consumers who don’t want to go through the expense and hassle of a doctor’s visit to try.